Injury Wrap: Matt Asiata, back in the mix

The Week 17 slate doesn't look too messy from an injury and status report. The Chiefs are the only contending team in obvious danger of sitting guys intentionally. Here's the latest from the clipboard, starting with the running backs.

• Looks like Matt Asiata is back in our lives, as the Vikings don't expect to have Adrian Peterson (various) or Toby Gerhart for the finale against Detroit. Asiata scored three times, despite a horrible YPC, in Week 15 against Philadelphia.

• Ray Rice is expected to play through his thigh injury (queue up the snowsuit jokes). Baltimore is fighting to make the tournament, so they'll appreciate Rice, at any strength level.

• Shane Vereen (groin) had a dodgy week and context clues point to him sitting out against Buffalo.

• Maurice Jones-Drew (hamstring) will probably gut it out against the Colts, though he's listed as questionable.

• Ryan Mathews (ankle) had a limited week of work, though the Chargers nonetheless list him as probable.

• Although Chris Ivory has a sore ankle and quad, the Jets list him as probable for the finale at Miami.

• Jonathan Stewart (knee) remains out indefinitely.

• Jacquizz Rodgers (concussion) won't play in the finale, which might push Jason Snelling into some change-of-pace work.

Wide Receiver/Tight End

• Calvin Johnson (knee) missed the full week of practice and is very questionable for the meaningless finale against Minnesota.

• Randall Cobb (leg) came off injured reserve Saturday and should be able to play on a limited basis against Chicago. I wouldn't look to start him on any fantasy clubs, but his presence helps the passing game overall - and probably takes away snaps from Jarrett Boykin.

• Steve Smith (knee) is out of the Week 17 mix, which could boost Ted Ginn's value.

• The Browns haven't cleared Jordan Cameron (concussion) yet, and given where there season is, there's no reason to do so now.